Evolve Education Group - nurturing the next generation of lifelong learners

Active Explorers

Richmond

  • 6d Champion Road, Richmond, Nelson
  • Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5.45pm
  • 03 544 7611

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Chat to us about $30 for 30 hours

Get 30 hours of care for just $30 a week for 3 months for 3-5 year olds.*

*T&Cs apply. Limited spaces available for new enrolments.

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  • Lunches/Food Lunches/Food
  • 5 Rooms 5 Rooms
  • Nursery Nursery
  • Excursions Excursions
  • School Transitions School Transitions
  • Storypark Storypark
  • ECE Hours ECE Hours
  • Extended Hours Extended Hours

Welcome to Active Explorers Richmond, where we offer quality childcare and education for infants, toddlers, and young learners. With a focus on strong relationships, cultural diversity, and community connection, our centre provides a nurturing and enriching environment where your child can thrive.

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Meet our Centre Manager

Karmin

Kia ora

My name is Karmin! Inspired by my mother, a kindergarten teacher, I developed a passion for early childhood education from a young age. I spent countless hours in kindergarten, first as a child, then volunteering before becoming a trained teacher. Now, with 30 years in the field, I cherish the meaningful relationships built with children, their families, and caregivers. I believe in learning through uninterrupted play and child-led routines. Summer is my favorite season, as it opens up endless outdoor learning opportunities. I hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and a current First Aid Certificate.

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At Active Explorers Richmond, we focus on fostering strong relationships and cultural understanding that help children develop social and emotional competence. We embrace a child-led learning approach, allowing tamariki to engage with their environment and take ownership of their learning experiences.

Our centre provides purpose-built learning spaces, individual outdoor areas, and a welcoming, inclusive space where children feel safe, loved, and valued. We also integrate Te Reo Māori and Tikanga into our daily practice, promoting a rich cultural experience.

Tamariki in each age group have access to tailored learning experiences. From nurturing environments for infants to preparing preschoolers for school, we provide structured activities, outdoor play, and community connections that support growth and development at every stage.

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Alanna Petterson

Alanna Petterson

Parent

★★★★★

Active Explorers Richmond is such an incredible centre. The dedication and care you can see and feel from the team is truly amazing. You can tell they genuinely cherish and support your child as if th...

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Hugh Farnsworth-brown

Hugh Farnsworth-brown

Parent

★★★★★

They have a lovely business my kids have been going here for around 4 years. The teachers are really easy to approach and get along with. My kids have always loved going to kindy. They are very unders...

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Aleisha Hart

Aleisha Hart

Parent

★★★★★

My twin sons attend Active Explorers Richmond. The centre is always clean and tidy, it’s efficiently run and the staff are approachable, kind, friendly and the absolute right people to leave your prec...

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brianna heemskerk

brianna heemskerk

Parent

★★★★★

Both my two boys have gone to Active Explorers, we have always felt welcomed. Both of them have both learnt some sign language which I thought was really cool. I struggle with drop offs with my younge...

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Anju Ann Mathew

Anju Ann Mathew

Parent

★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are so happy with our experience at Active Explorers Richmond. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive. Our child has grown so much both socially since starting here. The ac...

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Active Explorers Children Hide and Seek
Evolve Education Teacher and preschool boy playing with clay

Local care, supported by a bigger team

Our centre is proudly part of Evolve Education Group, giving us the strength and support of a wider network, with access to expertise and resources that help our centre, kaiako and tamariki thrive. 

That means our kaiako can focus on what matters most: building strong relationships with whānau, creating wonderful learning environments and helping every child feel safe, confident and ready to explore their world.

For whānau, it means enjoying all the warmth, connections and care of their local centre, with the added peace of mind knowing there's a whole group working to support quality early learning for your little one.

So, whether your whānau chooses Active Explorers, Lollipops, Learning Adventures or one of Evolve’s other brands, you’ll find a centre with its own unique character and a team dedicated to helping your child thrive.